Cooking schools take one to four years, depending on the program. The most common finding is that culinary diploma, associate, or bachelor's degrees are scarce in the United States. Culinary and cooking school can last from a few months to four years, depending on the chosen duration of the culinary school. Certification and diploma programs typically last 9 to 12 months.
The courses will focus on the culinary skills needed to work as a professional cook or assistant to a chef. Associate degree programs generally have a duration of two years and bachelor's degrees are four. Degree programs require courses related to discipline as well as general educational requirements. Internships of three to six months can be done during the time the student is enrolled in school.
